Vacation & Travel Features

Whistler Getaway Information

Labeling the expanse that is Whistler Blackcomb as "massive" is an understatement. However, don't let the size sway you, for what is contained within justifies any amount of travel to reach this destination resort. Incredibly diverse terrain, with activities, dining and accommodations to match...Whistler Blackcomb has it all, with an annual average snowfall of 396 inches, over 200 trails and 38 lifts, spread out over 8,171 acres.

Each of the mountains offers over 5,000 vertical feet of riding pleasure, with 3 glaciers and 12 alpine bowls. [Note: for the ambitious skier or rider, glacier season generally runs from early June until late July]. And the resort is growing. The Symphony Amphitheatre, one of Whistler's favorite in bounds backcountry experiences in the high alpine of Whistler Mountain, is now accessible through the high speed Symphony Express, bringing 1,000 acres of intermediate and advanced terrain into easy reach. Featuring runs such as Rhapsody Bowl, Flute Bowl and Robertson's Run, add one more slice of paradise to the Whistler Blackcomb experience.